Romanian food pairing, artisanal and uncompromising
Easter means time spent with family, rich meals and simple joys, and we believe that a well-chosen Romanian craft beer also deserves to be on the table, next to red eggs, offal and steak.
Let's see how you can make the perfect pairing between traditional Easter dishes and Zăganu beers, to enjoy a complete, Romanian and uncompromising experience.
🥚 Red eggs, offal, cheeses, spring vegetables?
→ Zăganu Blondă is the ideal choice.
With a fresh, balanced taste and a slight pleasant bitterness, Zăganu Blondă goes excellently with seasonal entrees: red eggs, radishes, green onions, lamb or chicken offal, but also with a selection of local cheeses.
It's the perfect beer to start your meal with – refreshing, light, and ready to whet your appetite.
🍖 Oven-roasted lamb steak?
→ Zăganu Brună is the ideal partner.
Full-bodied, with rich flavors of caramel, dark chocolate and roasted malt , Zăganu Brună perfectly complements the taste of browned lamb.
The bittersweet notes of the beer pair wonderfully with the flavorful crusts of the steak, adding extra depth and balance to every sip.
🍰 Cozonac, pască and other traditional desserts?
→ Zăganu IPA – a bold, but surprisingly appropriate choice.
With an aromatic, intensely hoppy profile and citrus notes, Zăganu IPA brings an interesting contrast in combination with Easter sweets.
The pleasant bitterness of the hops cuts through the sweetness of the cake and highlights the flavors of walnut, cocoa or raisins. A bold but memorable choice for those who want something different.
👨 Special recipe: Lamb roast with Zăganu Double Rye IPA
If you want to impress with something special, try a lamb steak marinated and cooked with Zăganu Double Rye IPA .
This strong, full-bodied beer, created with 4 different malts , including rye malt (which gives it a slightly spicy and astringent character), is perfect for marinating meat and adding complexity.
Dry-hopping with 3 types of American hops allows the flavors of the beer to penetrate the meat and bring a perfect balance between the juiciness of the lamb and the intensity of an authentic Double IPA .
👉 Our tip: reduce the steak sauce directly in the pan with a splash of extra beer and serve with roasted vegetables and a cold Zăganu Double Rye IPA. You'll see that craft beer is not just for drinking, but also for cooking.
🐣 Happy Easter and… with Romanian craft beer!
No matter what your Easter meal looks like, Zăganu beers are ready to keep it company – because things made with passion and without compromise are felt from the first bite.